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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1924

Page

5

Business Woman's club to meet at City Building

The Business Woman's club will meet this evening at 7 30 in the club room at the City building. Dr and Mrs Robert J Studer left this afternoon by motor for Cincinnati to spend until Monday on business. Mr and Mrs Roy Shirley returned from Sidney where they stayed with Mrs L B Petty. Mrs Ralph P Jennings and Edward Jennings accompanied Miss Mildred Linchcome to Marietta this morning by motor. both will visit Miss Linchcome's parents C C Lincicome this evening.

Business Woman's Club Club City Building Robert J. Studer Cincinnati Mrs. Roy &._ Shirley Sidney L .B. Petty Ralph P. Jennings Edward Jennings Mildred Linchcome Marietta Jennings Miss Lincicome C. C. Lincicome

Jones Party Plans Tour to New York and Niagara Falls

Mr. Robert Jones and Mr. Rol land Jones depart with plans to visit New York City for a week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Charter. They will cruise the Hudson to Albany then travel to Schenectady before returning by motor via Niagara Falls and Cleveland.

Robert Jones Rolland Jones Jones C. L. Jones New York City Howard Charter Hudson Albany Schenectary Niagara Falls Cleveland

Albany doctors head to Columbus for Pioneer meeting

Dr. A. F. Holmes of Albany Dr. C. L. Jones and Mr. W. E. Moller left this noon for Columbus to attend the Pioneer telephone meeting.

A. F. Holmes Albany C.L. Jones W. EF. Moler Columbus Pioneer

Pythian Sisters Meet Friday Evening at 7 39

The Pythian Sisters plan a Friday evening gathering at 7 39 with a social rod following lodge work. Ruth Standard Bearers hold a brief business session tonight at 6 30 led by Mrs J L Pickering at 10 South High Street.

Ruth J. L. Pickering South High Street

Horns and son return from Columbus trip

Mr and Mrs C H Horn and their son Clinton came back home Wednesday evening after driving to Columbus and returning Tuesday.

C. H. Horn Clinton Columbus

Doctor joins Oklahoma hospital staff after visit

Dr. Summer Price, visiting his mother Mrs. Anna K. Price of 25 Elmwood Place, left Wednesday night to begin work on the medical staff at the University of Oklahoma hospital. John R. Lostro of Columbus is in Athens for a few days on business.

Summer Price Anna K. Price Elmwood Place University of Oklahoma Hospital John R. Lostro Columbus Athens

Adelmann death notified by son in law to Burson family

Mr and Mrs H S Burson received a telegram today from their son in law Mr Andy Adelmann of Brooklyn NY notifying them of the death of his father Mr A J Adelmann at his home in Plainfield NJ Mrs Adelmann was formerly Miss Bertine Burson and her husband a former student of Ohio University and member of Sigma Pi fraternity.

H. S. Burson Andy Adelmann Brooklyn N. Y A. J. Adelmann Plainfield N. J Adelmann Bertine Burson Ohio University iSigma Pi Fraternity

Local families host summer visitors and travel plans

Mr and Mrs Guy Archer with children Hildah and Cecil visit Basham while Mrs E L Holter and son Bobby stay near Racine. Naomi and Treva Black travel for the National Around the World Sunday School convention with sister Mrs Walter Musgrave receiving Glasgow letters. Mrs H J Brown returns from Charleston. Harvey Porter and daughter Margaret vacationing in Afton Virginia with the Townsends.

Guy Archer Hildah Cecil Basham E. L. Holter Bobby Racine W. Clendennin Walker Street Naomi Treva Black Walter Musgrave Glasgow Scotland France Italy Holy Land States Harvey Porter Margaret Afton Virginia Charles Townsend

Mrs C T Moore Heads Weeklong Lancaster Camp Outing

Mrs C T Moore and daughter Jennie traveled Wednesday to their cottage on the Lancaster camp grounds for a week’s outing. Mrs Wade Bean Mrs Verna Marquis and Mrs E D Cooley joined in Glouster for Pythian Sister Lodge inspection. Mrs I M Foster and daughters Frances and Ruth arrived from Washington DC to join Congressman Foster for the summer at their Park Place home. A scientific note mentions an average brain weight from 11 000 brains of 1361 grains for men and 1290 grains for women.

C. T. Moore Jennie Lancaster Camp Wade Bean Verna Marquis E. D. Cooley Glouster Pythian Siseter I. M. Foster Frances Ruth Washington, D. C Congressman Foster Parklace

Prune industry reports strong growth in 1923 and 1924 outlook

The United States Department of Agriculture notes prunes’ rising prominence with California yielding about 15.6 million dollars worth in 1923 and a large unsold carryover. The California Growers Association expanded marketing via ads in eighty markets and window displays. Global sales reached 206 countries, and 137,480,104 pounds were delivered to the association, signaling a robust future as 7,144 new acres were contracted for 1924.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture California Department of Agriculture England France Germany Italy Denmark Norway Sweden China Japan Australia New Zealand South America Mexico California Growers’ Association United States

Demo cries as Klan mention sparks riot at convention

At the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden New York on June 26 a tumult erupts after Forney Johnson from Alabama names the Ku Klux Klan and declares Senator Oscar Underwood opposed to it. Delegations from New York Illinois Massachusetts Wisconsin and New Jersey cheer anti Klan sentiment while a Missouri banner fight occurs. A police officer intervenes as Mrs. Milford Riggs of Ironton Missouri guards her banner.

Madison Square Garden New York Forney Johnson Birmingham Ala Oscar Underwood Alabama Illinois Massachusetts Wisconsin New Jersey Georgia Missouri Colorado Milford Riggs Ironton

Workhorse Becomes Equine Champion in Year

In Syracuse New York Lady Fandango rises from Camillus work horse on a Solvay Process Company farm to the ermine championship class of the show ring. Discovered by Arthur E. Hopkins, a Syracuse horse fancier, the transformation unfolds within twelve months.

Syracuse N. Y Champion

Lady Fandango Wins Big at Manlius School Horse Show

The horse Lady Fandango, purchased for $40, showcased championship potential as Miss Dorothea Austin rode her to multiple wins at the Manlius School Horse Show, prevailing against superior mounts from the army and claiming top honors.

Becket girl sets Berkshires track record for attendance

Doris Fiten Power daughter of Becket postmaster graduated from the High School of Commerce in Springfield as one of 12 honor pupils. She traveled about 16 000 miles a year during four years with 3 200 miles by walking and never missed the Becket morning train except six days illness. Her record marks an attendance peak for the Berkshires.

Pittsfield Mass Doris Fiten Power Matthew Db. KE. Tower Becket High School of Commercce Springfield Cours Berkshires

Manaos: The World’s Most Isolated Town on Rio Negro

Manaos is described as the most isolated town in the world, located on the Rio Negro about a thousand miles from any other civilization, highlighting its remoteness and unique position.

Manaos The Rio Negro

Dairymen Report Success of Ohio Cooperative Milk Venture

Cincinnati Ohio June 26 That one of the largest business ventures of Ohio farmers is proving successful is shown by reports at the annual meeting of the Cooperative Pure Milk association in Cincinnati The association shows reports from about 800 dairy farmers and operates one of the largest milk distributing and dairy manufacturing concerns in Ohio purchased by the cooperative in the past year Frank Irench manager of the concern commends the co operative efforts and notes the association is six months ahead in payments A membership of more than 3300 was announced by H B Benning secretary The address by E D Waid highlights lower prices for consumers and progress in cooperative dairy marketing in Ohio Resolutions condemned the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce for practices and urged greater milk consumption

Cincinnati Ohio Co-operative Pure Milk Association Co-Operative Frank Irench H. B. Benning E. D. Waid Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Mark Exchange Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce

Burke Praises Platform Makers At State Convention

State Senator F. Burke of Elyria praised the Republican platform adopted at the state convention in Columbus. He said the platform is a real advance and criticized the resolutions committee for tampering with the primary law while urging more specificity on prohibition and the blue-sky department.

Resolutions Committee F. Burke Elyria Burke Reso

Senator Burke Plans Madison County Speech on Wage and Cleanup

The legislator said he will speak in Madison County today about allegedly ignoring a living wage for women and demanding highway department cleanup. He pledged to push further than the party platform.

Lations Burke Madison County

Oldest resident of Ashtarbula dies at age 9

The longtime resident Mrs Myrabel passed away at age 9 in Ashtarbula Ohio. The obituary notes her recent prominence after she had her hair bobbed in a modern flapper style, a detail that drew local attention.

Ashtarbula Myrabel

Harding tribute on Oregon Trail

Walla Walla reports plans for a memorial to President Warren G. Harding. A Milton Oregon meeting around August 1 will advance a project to build a vista house atop the Blue Mountains near Meacham with a surrounding park and timbered land. A golf course and tourist facilities are planned to attract visitors and serve as a shrine for patriotic Americans along the Oregon Trail. President Harding praised the Blue Mountains during his Meacham visit.

Meachem Oregon Blue Mountains

Northwestern Ohio Firemen to Hold 2nd Annual Convention

The Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association will hold its second annual convention in 1925 at Deshler. The decision was made at the last convention which just closed.

Deshler Pefiance Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association Bist

Willow Creek Ice Cream Social Planned by Poultry Club

Willow Creek Poultry club hosts an ice cream social at the home of Mr. Chas Mansfield on Saturday evening June 28. Event aims to support club activities with a community gathering and refreshments.

Willow Creek Poultry Club Chas. Mansfield

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